Use of over-the-counter topical medications in dermatophytosis: A cross-sectional, single-center, pilot study from a tertiary care hospital

Use of over-the-counter topical medications in dermatophytosis: A cross-sectional, single-center, pilot study from a tertiary care hospital

Background: Dermatophytosis is a common, superficial fungal infection of the skin. In developing countries like India, casual attitude toward seeking medical attention and lax drug control policies lead to indiscriminate use of irrational over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Studies on OTC topical me...

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Main Authors: Rajeshwari Dabas, Manasa Shettisara Janney, Radhakrishnan Subramaniyan, Sandeep Arora, V Sandeep Lal, Navya Donaparthi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
Subjects:
Dermatophytosis
drug abuse
over-the-counter topical medication
Online Access:http://www.ijdd.in/article.asp?issn=2455-3972;year=2018;volume=4;issue=1;spage=13;epage=17;aulast=Dabas

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